Publisher and Editors Named for McCallister Paper
Duane K. McCallister is credited as publisher while John Pea serves as editor and Barry Bridges holds the editorial page editor role for the newspaper.
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 2001
Page
7
Duane K. McCallister is credited as publisher while John Pea serves as editor and Barry Bridges holds the editorial page editor role for the newspaper.
The passage proclaims a newspaper mission to inform readers so they can safeguard freedom and motivate others to value its benefits. It asserts equality under a Creator, not government, with rights to life and property and to preserve liberty for themselves and others.
A historical quotation asserts that avoiding present duties does not remove future obligations. It emphasizes personal accountability and foresight, urging action rather than procrastination in facing consequences.
The Gazette outlines letter submission rules including required signature, address and daytime phone, word limit of 300, and possible edits. Letters may be edited for length and accuracy and a writer is limited to one letter per month.
The Gazette awards Readers' Voice monthly for a feedback letter or My Turn column. Winners gain eligibility for a yearly award in July. Submissions should be concise well written and avoid personal attacks while conveying a reasonable message.
A reader section presents an opinion on the Internet and links to various online resources such as libertarian and free market sites. The list includes libertarian, Hayek, Rand, and free speech organizations along with several political and economic think tanks.
A veteran columnist answers a reader on the essentials of copy editing. Key traits include deep command of spelling grammar and punctuation plus a passion for order. The piece notes historical accuracy, a broad knowledge base, and the knack for finding what to look up.
Claude F Miller voices strong opposition to slavery reparations arguing it would impose lifelong debt on future generations. He cites Japanese internment reparations as a dark chapter and claims advances in science and unity negate payouts. He notes veterans and national resilience amid attacks as superior context.
Letters from readers address support for Vietnam veterans and concerns about charity distribution, racial integration in Dallas, Confederate symbols, regional attitudes after the war, and praise for Gaston County zoning board meetings. The writers urge unity, care for veterans, and fair governance amid social change.
The House Finance Committee approved a bill prohibiting North Carolina cities from suing gun manufacturers and dealers and rejected an anti gun show permitting add on. It also turned back a costly permit requirement for promoters and urged swift passage by the House and Senate.
Colin Powell remarks suggest potential military action beyond Afghanistan. The statement notes the global reach of bin Laden’s network, while observers see no exclusion of other nations. In a separate report, Gastonia fraud victim Andrea Calhoun discusses Johnny Cabe, a co-defendant in an $8.5 million pyramid scheme case.
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